"Gulliver's Travels" is a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift that follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who embarks on a series of fantastical voyages. During his travels, he encounters various strange and absurd societies, including the tiny Lilliputians, the giant Brobdingnagians, and the enigmatic Houyhnhnms, who embody rationality and reason. Through these encounters, Swift critiques human nature and contemporary society, exploring themes of power, morality, and the absurdity of human institutions. The story combines adventure with keen social commentary, making it a timeless exploration of humanity's strengths and flaws. Arthur Rackham's illustrations enhance the fantastical elements of this classic tale. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Nations Of the World .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 330 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Read Books .

Arthur Rackham is acknowledged as one of the leading lights of the golden age of children's book illustration in the 1920s, winning gold medals at both the Milan and Barcelona exhibitions. Anglo-Irish poet, satirist and clergyman, Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), was born in Dublin to English parents. He embarked on a career as diplomatic secretary and became increasingly involved in politics. He published many satirical works of verse and prose, including A Tale of a Tub, A Modest Proposal, and Gulliver's Travels.